Mikey is back!!!

[MikeyLikesIt]

Hello everyone! It's been a hot minute since I've been on the boards of any kind and am feeling bad because many of you are sending me private messages wishing me well and hoping that my surgery was a success...when in reality my July 18th surgery never happened. It's been post poned to Monday August 27th!

My pre op Atkins diet has been in full effect since the day after I had my 1st consultation with Dr. Miranda and Dr. Ortiz. My minimum weight loss goal was 40lbs. Well 2 weeks before my set surgery Dr. Miranda called me to make sure my diet was going good. I believe she had nothing but good intentions when she did this and reminded me of my goal weight loss, pre op. Well she informed me that it would be BEST for my health and for the surgery to lose the maximum weight goal that she mentioned at consultation vs. the minimum and well that was far from what I had lost at the point of when she called me so we talked and we met somewhere in the middle so I now have a weight loss goal of a little bit higher amount. I felt horrible after speaking with her BUT do realize that she is doing this all for my health so come on someone looking out for your health can't be a bad person at all! So yeah - because of work time off issues it was only supposed to be pushed forward a couple of weeks but finally got a date compatiable with time off at work and room at OCC so it's set for Monday August 27th, 07. I will arrive in Tijuana on Sunday probably around noon or so.

I've talked to a few people and have realized my pre op diet seems extreme to some and everyone tells me if I'm able to lose so much before surgery in a short period of time why don't I just save 8 grand and lose it on my own....and I respond with this...I do believe I could possibly lose all the weight on my own in due time BUT I also am positive I would probably gain all the weight back and then some. I am confident that with the band not only will I be able to lose all my unhealthy weight in due time but the band will be my tool to assist me in KEEPING it OFF. Also people seem to forget I have a lot of weight to lose....I don't have no 30lbs to lose like some, I have about 150! I'm so confident in this band and in myself that my surgery is still set and the wheels have been in motion since May 15th and nothing is going to stop them, not even a few additional pounds I must lose!!!

So again I do apologize to all who have sent me personal private well wishes. I do appreciate all your support and all your concern so much, that's for sure.

I will keep you updated and make sure you look at my new signature...it has my updated weight loss, which is very exciting to little ol' big me!

[Pam7/18/07]

Mike, I'm glad to hear you're back in. I was looking forward to meeting you on the 18th but it's good you are doing it right !!! So, everything was fine, I guess you've already been down to the clinic and seen how clean, nice and high tech it is. I was really impressed. All the good things that people have posted here have been absolutely true. The only problem I had was getting back across the border, it took 4 1/2 HOURS !!!! And of course we missed our plane, had to spend another night in San Diego and fly standby the next day. That was a pain. But, I'm home now, somewhat hungry but hanging in there, I've lost 10 pounds since the surgery (5 days) so that's encouraging. It's all worth it. Pam

[iowagal]

Hello everyone! It's been a hot minute since I've been on the boards of any kind and am feeling bad because many of you are sending me private messages wishing me well and hoping that my surgery was a success...when in reality my July 18th surgery never happened. It's been post poned to Monday August 27th!

My pre op Atkins diet has been in full effect since the day after I had my 1st consultation with Dr. Miranda and Dr. Ortiz. My minimum weight loss goal was 40lbs. Well 2 weeks before my set surgery Dr. Miranda called me to make sure my diet was going good. I believe she had nothing but good intentions when she did this and reminded me of my goal weight loss, pre op. Well she informed me that it would be BEST for my health and for the surgery to lose the maximum weight goal that she mentioned at consultation vs. the minimum and well that was far from what I had lost at the point of when she called me so we talked and we met somewhere in the middle so I now have a weight loss goal of a little bit higher amount. I felt horrible after speaking with her BUT do realize that she is doing this all for my health so come on someone looking out for your health can't be a bad person at all! So yeah - because of work time off issues it was only supposed to be pushed forward a couple of weeks but finally got a date compatiable with time off at work and room at OCC so it's set for Monday August 27th, 07. I will arrive in Tijuana on Sunday probably around noon or so.

I've talked to a few people and have realized my pre op diet seems extreme to some and everyone tells me if I'm able to lose so much before surgery in a short period of time why don't I just save 8 grand and lose it on my own....and I respond with this...I do believe I could possibly lose all the weight on my own in due time BUT I also am positive I would probably gain all the weight back and then some. I am confident that with the band not only will I be able to lose all my unhealthy weight in due time but the band will be my tool to assist me in KEEPING it OFF. Also people seem to forget I have a lot of weight to lose....I don't have no 30lbs to lose like some, I have about 150! I'm so confident in this band and in myself that my surgery is still set and the wheels have been in motion since May 15th and nothing is going to stop them, not even a few additional pounds I must lose!!!

So again I do apologize to all who have sent me personal private well wishes. I do appreciate all your support and all your concern so much, that's for sure.

I will keep you updated and make sure you look at my new signature...it has my updated weight loss, which is very exciting to little ol' big me!

[iowagal]

Hey Mikey,

When I had my first consult with Dr. Miranda I weighed #320. She suggest that I lose the recommeded 10% or 32 pounds. She gave me 10 weeks to lose it. I actually lost #40 before the surgery. It ran through my head...why pay $8500 for something I can do on my own. But then reality set in and I knew it would just be like the hundreds of other times I lost 40 pounds just to gain it right back.

Anyway back to losing the 10% before surgery. Its true, at least it was with me... that you body will handle the surgery much easier with the weight loss. I could have gone to work the next day. Felt that good. Never had a ounce of pain. I haven't had a bad day since the surgery either.

Just had my first fill 2 weeks ago and am adjusting to it. For me, the fill is harder to adjust to than the getting the band.

Best of luck... I know the liquid diet sucks but....it just a short time in your life.

Beth

[LisaVA]

Hey, Mikey - good for you ! As I understand it, the more you lose up front,

the more pliable and smaller your liver is - and that is much safer for you

during the surgery.

I'm with you - I can LOSE weight - in fact, I'm a pro ! But I gain it all back

again and THATS why I wanted this band --you'll get there -- and won't look

back -- it truly is a journey.

Best of luck to you -- keep us posted ! =D>

Lisa

[Apple Blossom]

Hello everyone! It's been a hot minute since I've been on the boards of any kind and am feeling bad because many of you are sending me private messages wishing me well and hoping that my surgery was a success...when in reality my July 18th surgery never happened. It's been post poned to Monday August 27th!

My pre op Atkins diet has been in full effect since the day after I had my 1st consultation with Dr. Miranda and Dr. Ortiz. My minimum weight loss goal was 40lbs. Well 2 weeks before my set surgery Dr. Miranda called me to make sure my diet was going good. I believe she had nothing but good intentions when she did this and reminded me of my goal weight loss, pre op. Well she informed me that it would be BEST for my health and for the surgery to lose the maximum weight goal that she mentioned at consultation vs. the minimum and well that was far from what I had lost at the point of when she called me so we talked and we met somewhere in the middle so I now have a weight loss goal of a little bit higher amount. I felt horrible after speaking with her BUT do realize that she is doing this all for my health so come on someone looking out for your health can't be a bad person at all! So yeah - because of work time off issues it was only supposed to be pushed forward a couple of weeks but finally got a date compatiable with time off at work and room at OCC so it's set for Monday August 27th, 07. I will arrive in Tijuana on Sunday probably around noon or so.

I've talked to a few people and have realized my pre op diet seems extreme to some and everyone tells me if I'm able to lose so much before surgery in a short period of time why don't I just save 8 grand and lose it on my own....and I respond with this...I do believe I could possibly lose all the weight on my own in due time BUT I also am positive I would probably gain all the weight back and then some. I am confident that with the band not only will I be able to lose all my unhealthy weight in due time but the band will be my tool to assist me in KEEPING it OFF. Also people seem to forget I have a lot of weight to lose....I don't have no 30lbs to lose like some, I have about 150! I'm so confident in this band and in myself that my surgery is still set and the wheels have been in motion since May 15th and nothing is going to stop them, not even a few additional pounds I must lose!!!

So again I do apologize to all who have sent me personal private well wishes. I do appreciate all your support and all your concern so much, that's for sure.

I will keep you updated and make sure you look at my new signature...it has my updated weight loss, which is very exciting to little ol' big me!

Mikey,

I'm sure you were disappointed, but you have a great attitude and you will be banded soon. You've done a great job losing weight so far. It's a huge commitment. Congratulations.

Judy

Banded 7/9

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